Modern slavery

I126Suspension and revival of sections 22 to 25

1

The operation of a provision of sections 22 to 25 (a “relevant provision”) is suspended at the end of the period of 2 years beginning with the coming into force of that provision.

2

Subsection (1) does not apply to section 24(9) (power to amend section 24 in consequence of regulations made by the Scottish Ministers).

3

The Secretary of State may by regulations—

a

provide for the operation of a relevant provision to be suspended before the time at which its operation would otherwise be suspended;

b

provide that a relevant provision the operation of which would otherwise be suspended is to continue to operate for a period specified in the regulations;

c

where the operation of a relevant provision has been suspended, provide that the operation of the provision is to revive for a period specified in the regulations.

4

A period specified in regulations under subsection (3)(b) must not exceed 12 months from the time at which the operation of the provision would otherwise be suspended.

5

A period specified in regulations under subsection (3)(c) must not exceed 12 months.

6

A power to make regulations under subsection (3) may be exercised more than once in relation to the same relevant provision.

7

Section 16(1) of the Interpretation Act 1978 applies in relation to the suspension of the operation of a relevant provision by or by virtue of this section as if the provision had been repealed by an Act.

8

The Secretary of State may by regulations make other transitional or saving provision in connection with the suspension of the operation of a relevant provision.

9

A reference in this section to a relevant provision the operation of which would be, or has been, suspended is to a relevant provision the operation of which would be, or has been, suspended—

a

by subsection (1),

b

by regulations under subsection (3)(a), or

c

on the expiry of the period specified in regulations under subsection (3)(b) or (c).